International Day of Education profile: Safari Etien, BA. International Relations
Jan 24, 2025 - By Safari Etien Education is the foundation of progress and empowerment in any community. As Benjamin Franklin aptly said, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” I am a final-year student of International Relations specializing in...    

How Pride Nyando’s Scholar-Citizen Initiative is transforming lives through education
Jan 24, 2025 - By Brenda Odhiambo and Pride Nyando For Pride Nyando, a senior pharmacy student at USIU-Africa, education has always been more than just a means to a career—it is a powerful tool for transformation and empowerment. Raised in of Muhoroni...    

USIU-Africa welcomes Cohort 10 of Mastercard Foundation Scholars
Jan 24, 2025 - By Wambui Cheche and Silas Otieno The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa has welcomed seven new Mastercard Foundation Scholars who reported for the Spring 2025 semester. These Mastercard Foundation Scholars are drawn from four...    

Parfaite Ndjudi, USIU-Africa student empowering Kinshasas next generation of leaders through the Leadership Initiative Fellowship and Training (L.I.F.T) Program
Dec 6, 2024 - By Parfaite Ndjudi and Silas Otieno At USIU-Africa, we take pride in shaping leaders and changemakers. One of our students, Parfaite Ndjudi is living this vision. Perfaite Nduji is a third year International Relations student with a concentration...    

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa hosts workshop on sustainable project implementation
Dec 6, 2024 - By Silas Otieno On Friday, November 22, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa hosted a workshop on “Implementing Sustainable Projects,” organized by the Transitions Office. The session was facilitated by the Angaza Center...    

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa hosts training for the Mastercard Foundation Scholar Mentors
Dec 6, 2024 - By Silas Otieno On Friday, November 22, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa held an enriching Mastercard Foundation Scholar Mentors Training. The session was facilitated by Mr. Patrick Obel, the Principal Counsellor at the...    

USIU-Africa Online hosts faculty development workshop on enhancing online teaching and student engagement
Nov 22, 2024 - By Brenda Odhiambo Last Friday, USIU-Africa Online and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program e-Learning Initiative hosted a faculty development workshop focused on online course facilitation and learner engagement. The workshop, held at Glee...    

USIU-Africa's Brian Mogambi elected as Secretary General of the Kenya Pharmacy Students Association
Nov 15, 2024 - By Brian Mogambi and Brenda Odhiambo Brian Mogambi, a Mastercard Foundation Scholar and fourth-year Pharmacy student at USIU-Africa, has been elected as the new Secretary General of the Kenya Pharmacy Students Association (KEPhSA) for the 2024/2025...    

Mastercard Foundation Scholar Nicholas Sitso Kwashi Amessouwoe launches inspiring new book, the Library of Poetic Heritage at USIU-Africa
Nov 15, 2024 - By Silas Otieno On Saturday, November 9, Nicholas Sitso Kwashi Amessouwoe, a third-year pharmacy student and a Mastercard Foundation Scholar launched his book titled Library of Poetic Heritage. The book is his second publication and was published...    

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa hosts graduation dinner for the first cohort of graduating Mastercard Foundation Scholars
Oct 25, 2024 - By: Brenda Odhiambo Last Friday, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa held a special graduation dinner at Glee Hotel to honor the first cohort of graduating Mastercard Foundation Scholars. The event brought together the...